The Emotional Persuasion Of StorytellingI'll admit it. I cry at movies sometimes. I'm comfortable with it and not ashamed in the least. Movies are stories and stories have been used to elicit emotions (either by design or accident) since the beginning of man. Some of the most fantastic stories are tremendously moving. This emotion can be manifested as a 'feel good' or a 'tear jerker', it can be uplifting or depressing, revolutionary, or merely...more
Tony Blair was the Prime Minister of United Kingdom for a decade, he served for a extraordinary continuous three terms as Labour Member of Parliament for Sedgefield. He vowed to change the focus of the Labour Party image with a view to make it more electable. Blair was born on 6th May 1953 in Edinburgh in Scotland. He graduated from the Oxford...more
The famous Leaning Tower of Pisa impresses everyone who visits it. It is located in the city of Pisa in Italy and its structure sits in Piazza dei Miracoli (Cathedral Square). Visitors who are not aware of its history might wonder why a large task reflects poor civil engineering. The tower stands next to two impressive buildings, the Camposanto and...more
Will Smith is one of the prominent Hollywood actors. He is among the wealthiest and most influential actors of the world. Smith is an established movie star for younger generations known for his charm and charisma starring in one major film in a year. For those who know him since the beginning of his career, he is an extraordinarily and multi talented artist. Smith was born in 1968 and he grew up in Philadelphia in a middle-class neighborhood. At a very early age, he decided to join the career in music and performed as a rapper Fresh Prince of Bel Air, it earned a great success. He was at the top of the charts by 1988 with his album; Hes the DJ Im the Rapper, it earned granny award and triple platinum status.In 1989, a TV show producer approached Smith and offered him a lead role in an NBC sitcom - The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air. The show was about a fun loving teenager who was sent by his parents to live with relatives in a luxury house in Los Angeles. It was a great hit internationally. It was aired for six seasons and was a launch of Smiths acting career. After the end of the series, he decided to focus on acting and ended his music career.Smith became a household name in the mid...more
Sigiriya Museum – Encompassing the Wonder of History and HeritageWhen looking for accommodation in a hotel in Sigiriya there are many options to choose from. But one hotel that can be recommended without any reservations is the Jetwing Vil Uyana....more
Benazir Bhutto was the former prime minister of Pakistan. She led a turbulent but inspiring life before her assassination. She was the first woman prime minister of an Islamic country after getting elected as prime minister in 1988. When she was...more
Watermelon is a juicy fruit quite like a sweet. It brings back memories of summer picnics when one could bite it to quench the thirst. It is a popular fruit enjoyed throughout the world and it is full of nutrients. When looking at its history, its...more
Memorial Day is held annually on the last Monday of May. It is Americas favorite federal holidays as it is an official start of the summer season. Besides this, it is also an emotional holiday for many people because this day honors the fallen...more